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Please remember you have up to 2 days prior to your sail date to purchase your Royal Caribbean International Shore Excursions online. If you are within the 2 days, you will then need to purchase your Shore Excursions on board.

*Prices shown above are representative. Dates, times, and prices are subject to change and may not be available for your sailing. To purchase a Royal Caribbean International Shore Excursion, you must already have a reservation number for a cruise and have made a payment towards that reservation. Shore Excursions must be purchased in the same currency as your cruise reservation. Exchange rates are determined by a competitive pricing program and may be subject to change without notice. All monetary exchanges onboard are processed in U.S. Dollars directly to your SeaPass® onboard charge account unless otherwise specified.This tour requires a minimum number of guests in order to operate.

Get a dose of authentic Cretan lifestyle on an excursion that visits both the distant past and the captivating present. Begin with a guided photo stop at the extensive ruins of the ancient city of Aptera, a name derived from the king of Crete, a contemporary of Moses who lived around 1800 BC. Then tour the charming villages of Georgioupolis and Gavalochori, followed by a bit of free time in Chania Town.Highlights:• Aptera: Peer into Crete's ancient past at extensive ruins found above the harbor of Souda, where Paleokastro now stands.• Georgioupolis: Take a short guided tour of the small port village, then break away for free time to explore. • Gavalochori: Visit this very old, traditional Cretan village, a popular summer resort with only about 350 permanent residents What to Bring:• SeaPass card and photo identification• Camera • Cash (Euros)/credit cards• Sun protectionWhat to Wear:• Hat and sunglasses• Comfortable shoes Important Notes:• Consider physical fitness and medical history when selecting tour.• Guests must be able to walk approximately one mile over various surfaces and cobblestone streets with inclines and a few steps.• Foreign currencies not accepted in many venues.• Return drive from Gavalochori to port approximately 45 minutes. • Guests failing to meet return coach are responsible for finding their own way back to ship.• Tour sequence may vary.• In addition to English this tour is offered in French, German, Italian and Spanish.• A minimum of 20 guests is needed for the tour to run in a different language.